交遊・交游|こうゆうkouyuu[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
交遊交遊 is the more common kanji-only form and the form beginners should normally choose when writing.
交游交游 is a rarely used kanji-only variant of 交遊; learners will seldom encounter it and generally need only recognize it.
Definitions
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbfriendship; companionship; fraternity; comradeship
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 交遊する（こうゆうする） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 交遊します（こうゆうします） |
| Negative (nai) | 交遊しない（こうゆうしない） |
| polite (masen) | 交遊しません（こうゆうしません） |
| classical zu / nu | 交遊せず・交遊せぬ（こうゆうせず・こうゆうせぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 交遊した（こうゆうした） |
| polite (mashita) | 交遊しました（こうゆうしました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 交遊しなかった（こうゆうしなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 交遊しませんでした（こうゆうしませんでした） |
| Te form | 交遊して（こうゆうして） |
| Potential | 交遊できる（こうゆうできる） |
| Passive | 交遊される（こうゆうされる） |
| Causative | 交遊させる（こうゆうさせる） |
| Causative passive | 交遊させられる（こうゆうさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 交遊すれば（こうゆうすれば） |
| tara | 交遊したら（こうゆうしたら） |
| Volitional | 交遊しよう（こうゆうしよう） |
| polite (mashou) | 交遊しましょう（こうゆうしましょう） |
| Imperative | 交遊しろ（こうゆうしろ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym交際こうさいNeutralNeutral word for associating with people; also covers dating and romantic relationships. 「交遊」 is about fun and socializing among friends.
- Synonym交わりまじわりWrittenWritten/formal prose; covers association but also intersection and sexual relations, so its range is broader than 「交遊」.
- Synonym人付き合いひとづきあいNeutralNeutral: dealing with people and getting along with them, as in 「人付き合いが苦手」 (being bad at socializing).
- Synonym交誼こうぎWrittenWritten/formal prose for the bond of friendship, often in letters as 「ご交誼」; 「交遊」 centers on socializing among friends.
- Related付き合いつきあいNeutralNeutral everyday word for socializing and social obligations, the most common choice in daily life; 「交遊」 is more written, and limited to one's circle of friends.
- Related友好ゆうこうWrittenWritten/formal prose for friendly relations, typically between countries or groups, as in 「友好国」; 「交遊」 concerns individuals and their friendships.
- Relatedお付き合いおつきあいFormalFormal, polite way of saying 「付き合い」; also used of dating or a romantic relationship.
- Antonym絶交ぜっこうNeutralAntonym: cutting off all association with someone, the opposite of the friendly socializing that 「交遊」 describes.
- Antonym孤立こりつWrittenWritten/formal prose antonym: being isolated and cut off from others with no one to turn to, the opposite of the friendly socializing of 「交遊」.
For everyday socializing, use 「付き合い」 or 「交際」. 「交遊」 is a written/formal word for socializing among friends, as in 「交遊関係」 or 「交遊録」. To break off relations, say 「絶交」.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
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